lothal Flashcards
(16 cards)
Where is Lothal located?
Present-day Gujarat, India, near the Gulf of Khambhat, on the banks of the Bhogava River
The Bhogava River is a tributary of the Sabarmati River.
Who excavated Lothal and when?
Archaeologist S.R. Rao in the 1950s and 1960s
What is one of the most distinctive features of Lothal?
Its advanced dockyard
What does the dockyard at Lothal indicate?
Its role as a major trading and maritime hub
What types of storage facilities were found at Lothal?
Warehouses and a granary
What industry is Lothal known for?
Bead-making industry
What materials were used to make beads at Lothal?
Steatite, carnelian, and agate
What types of artifacts were unearthed at Lothal?
Pottery, seals, ornaments, and tools
Describe the urban planning of Lothal.
Planned layout with perpendicular streets and distinct residential, industrial, and commercial areas
What facilitated Lothal’s extensive trade connections?
Its strategic location near the Gulf of Khambhat
With which regions did Lothal engage in long-distance trade?
Mesopotamia, Sumer, and the Persian Gulf
What factors contributed to the decline of Lothal?
Shifts in river courses, changes in trade routes, and environmental changes
What insights do Lothal’s maritime activities and trade networks provide?
Economic and commercial aspects of the Indus Valley Civilization
Lothal is significant for its _______.
[maritime trade]
What does the advanced dockyard at Lothal highlight about the Indus Valley Civilization?
Its international interactions
What does the presence of well-constructed warehouses at Lothal suggest?
Efficient management of trade goods and agricultural produce
